Our newest
board member
Maria Valdes to become a member of the management board and Chief Product Officer
December 8, 2022Maria Valdes to become a member of the management board and Chief Product Officer
December 8, 2022There will be a new member on our management board! Starting January 1, 2023, Maria Valdes will become Chief Product Officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for the business units Sportstyle, Motorsport, Teamsport, Running/Training, Basketball and Accessories. She will also oversee the creative direction of the brand and our go-to-market strategy.
Maria has been with PUMA since 2010 and worked as Senior Head of Product Line Management Footwear before becoming General Manager Sportstyle in 2020. Before her time at PUMA, she worked in product development and marketing for both L’Oréal and Inditex.
“As General Manager of our Sportstyle business unit, Maria has demonstrated a strong product expertise, a great service attitude towards our retail partners and a deep knowledge of our target consumer. I am convinced that her positive energy and relentless pursuit in pushing things forward make her the ideal candidate for this new role.”
Starting January 1, 2023, PUMA’s Board of Management will consist of four members, including Arne Freundt (CEO), Hubert Hinterseher (Chief Financial Officer), and Anne-Laure Descours (Chief Sourcing Officer).
We wish you all the best for your new role, Maria!
